Notice of Applications for Deregistration under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

Résumé

Applicant seeks an order declaring that it has ceased to be an investment company. On August 20, 1999, applicant transferred it assets to Nations Asset Allocation Fund, a portfolio of The Nations Institutional Reserves, based on net asset value. Expenses of $232,024 incurred in connection with the reorganization were paid by applicant's investment adviser, Bank of America, and/or its affiliates. Filing Dates: The application was filed on September 26, 2000, and amended on October 25, 2000. Applicant's Address: 103 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware 19809.